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Massachusetts - State and Local Parks in North of Boston/Merrimack Valley
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Bradley Palmer State Park
Asbury Street
Topsfield, MA
Phone: 508-887-5931
This park features trails for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing. In addition, there is an area set aside for canoeing.
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Halibut Point State Park
Gott Avenue
Rockport, MA
Phone: 508-546-2997
Historic park set on the site of an old granite quarry. The park features fishing and swimming areas, along with hiking and cross-country ski trails. Of particular interest is the view from atop the granite bluff, from which visitors can see Maine on clear days.
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Harold Parker State Forest
1951 Turnpike St., Route 114
North Andover, MA 01845
Phone: 508-686-3391
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Harold Parker State Forest, 20 miles north of Boston, comprises 3,000 acres of hardwood forest. Swimming at Berry Pond,which has a sand beach, a new wash house, changing rooms, and flush toilets. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Grills and picnic tables are available.
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Lawrence Heritage State Park
1 Jackson Street
Lawrence, MA
Phone: 508-794-1655
This historic park features fishing areas, hiking trails, and boating. Open 9 am-4 pm.
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Lowell Heritage State Park
500 Pawtucket Boulevard
Lowell, MA
Phone: 978-369-6312
Park features hiking and biking trails, cross-country skiing, swimming, picnic areas, and more.
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Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest
Trotting Park Road
Lowell, MA
Phone: 508-453-0592
This is a 1,150-acre park with swimming, canoeing, and fishing areas. Visitors can enjoy hiking and cross-country ski trails, in addition to seasonally scheduled programs.
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Maudslay State Park
Curzon Mill Road
Newburyport, MA
Phone: 978-465-7223
Park features trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. Programs are scheduled in season.
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Salisbury Beach State Reservation
Beach Road, Route 1A
Salisbury, MA 01952
Phone: 508-462-4481
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A popular ocean beach that extends 3.8 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, Salisbury beach is part of a 521-acre park that offers swimming, boating, and fishing. Facilities include a campground with bathhouses, parking lot, comfort stations, over-the-dune boardwalks, playground, and pavilion.
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Sandy Point State Reservation
Parker River Wildlife Refuge
Ipswich, MA
Phone: 508-462-4481
At the southern tip of Plum Island, this 77-acre park is among the state's most beautiful and popular coastal beaches for fishing and swimming. It also is a nesting area for the endangered piping plover.
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Willowdale State Forest
Linebrook Road
Ipswich, MA
Phone: 508-887-5931
Features hiking and cross-country ski trails.
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Shawn Colvin -- Salisbury November 20, 2009 |
Trey McIntyre Project -- Cambridge November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Bill Blagg III: A Night of Magic -- Springfield November 20, 2009 to November 21, 2009 |
America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration -- Plymouth November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Tupelo Night of Comedy – Salisbury November 21, 2009 |
Homes for the Holidays Tour -- Gloucester November 21, 2009 |
Harvey Robbins's Royalty of Doo Wopp and Stars of Motown -- Worcester November 21, 2009 |
Sara Tavares -- Cambridge November 21, 2009 |
Dark Star Orchestra -- Lowell November 21, 2009 |
Cuisine of Provençale dinner – Deerfield November 21, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Parade -- Plymouth November 21, 2009 |
Lighting Ceremony at Faneuil Hall Marketplace -- Boston November 21, 2009 |
Open Hearth Cooking Class: A Thanksgiving Menu -- Deerfield November 21, 2009 |
Festival of Wreaths – Nantucket November 25, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Day Celebration -- Sturbridge November 26, 2009 |
That's Amore: A Celebration of Dean Martin and Friends -- Springfield November 27, 2009 |
Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival – West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009 |
Gallagher -- Salisbury November 27, 2009 |
Not Another Bite. Dining in the Early 19th Century -- Waltham November 27, 2009 |
Parade of the Big Balloons -- Springfield November 27, 2009 |
Season of Thanks 2009 -- Deerfield November 28, 2009 |
Charles Dickens's Great-Great-Grandson Performs "A Christmas Carol" – Sutton November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Wynonna Judd Holiday Show – New Bedford December 1, 2009 |
“The Nutcracker” -- Worcester December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Hansel and Gretel -- Boston December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
A Holiday Celebration for Families – Stockbridge December 5, 2009 |
“A Christmas Carol 2009” – New Bedford December 5, 2009 |
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn -- Worcester December 11, 2009 |
seARTS Wearable Arts Show & Sale – Gloucester December 11, 2009 to December 12, 2009 |
Craft Boston Holiday 2009 -- Boston December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
Cultural Survival Bazaar – Cambridge December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
US Air Force Holiday Show – New Bedford December 12, 2009 |
Vienna Boys Choir -- Worcester December 13, 2009 |
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Pops – New Bedford December 19, 2009 |
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